NHTSA Recall 26V381000: External/pedestrian alert (forward collision avoidance)
Denago EV Corporation reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 34,136 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Denago EV Nomad.
| NHTSA campaign | 26V381000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE › WARNINGS › EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT |
| Report received | June 10, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Denago EV is recalling certain 2024-2025 Nomad, 2024-2026 Nomad XL, 2026 Scout 2, 2026 Scout 4, 2024-2026 Rover XL, 2024-2026 Rover XXL, and 2024-2026 Rover XL6 vehicles. The vehicles may fail to make pedestrian warning sounds when in motion. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Safety risk
A vehicle that does not emit sound may fail to alert pedestrians of a moving vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy
Dealers will provide an acoustic vehicle alerting system remedy kit, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Denago EV's customer service at 1-877-755-2453. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 1, 2026.
Vehicles covered by recall 26V381000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Denago EV Nomad | 2024, 2025 |
| Denago EV Nomad XL | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Denago EV Rover XL | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Denago EV Rover XL6 | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Denago EV Rover Xxl | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Denago EV Scout 2 | 2026 |
| Denago EV Scout 4 | 2026 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.